$394,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2025

5024 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA 50266

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft
0.64 Acres

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crossroads Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Gorgeous 1940's ranch home with a DREAM .644 acre yard! From the minute you pull up, you will see the care and attention to detail this home has received. The cozy front porch invites you to take in the beautifully manicured lawn. Numerous updates have been done to this already beautiful original home! Roof, furnace, exterior paint. Deck, Water Heater, and interior paint were updated in the last few years. This home features a first-floor laundry, beautiful and original hardwood floors throughout, large eat-in kitchen that opens to the formal dining room, big and bright living room, gas fireplace with remote, tiled breezeway to the garage with sliding glass door to backyard, oversized 2 car attached garage with shelving, large guest suite with updated 3⁄4 bath, tile floor, and tile surround, huge master suite with double closets and a master bath with double sink vanity, Jacuzzi tub, and separate shower. There is also a 3rd, non-conforming bedroom in the basement that could be used as an extra entertaining area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa Speck

LPT Realty, LLC Listed on: 05/02/2025

LPT Realty, LLC

Co-Listed By

Kyle Clarkson

LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Speck

LPT Realty, LLC Listed on: 05/02/2025

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,898

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Irregular Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Play Equipment

Additional Features

  • Grab Bars
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32002826562004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,898

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 238.51
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 244.72
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Direct Vent Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Partial, Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 403
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 403
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room
  • Handicap Features: Grab Bars
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1610
  • Total Sq Ft: 1610

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Children’s Play Set, Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 720
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6440
  • Lot S F: 28048
  • Lot Shape: Irregular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32002826562004
  • Zoning: R

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 4898.00
  • Net Taxes: 4898.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Lesher Eric A and Lesher Sonja Begg
Bought by
Karnes Matthew
Seller's Agent
Teresa Speck
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Speck
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$394,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.25%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-58.58%
Original Mortgage
$382,180
Outstanding Balance
$382,180
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$5,166

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Lesher Eric A and Lesher Sonja Begg
Bought by
Trust Dates Aug 22 1991 and Lesher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,180
Outstanding Balance
$382,180
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$5,166

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Lesher Eric A and Lesher Sonja Begg
Bought by
Lesher Eric A and Lesher Sonja Begg

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2023
Sold by
Lesher Eric A and Lesher Sonja Begg
Bought by
Lesher Eric A and Lesher Sonja Begg

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2022
Sold by
Lesher Eric A
Bought by
Lesher Eric A and Lesher Sonja Begg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2019
Closed on
Dec 5, 2019
Sold by
Suddarth Nevin H and Suddarth Jenene
Bought by
Lesher Eric A and Lesher Sonja Begg
Seller's Agent
Brett Fine
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Brett Fine
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.42%
Original Mortgage
$251,910
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2016
Closed on
Jul 20, 2016
Sold by
Sherod Mark Alan
Bought by
Suddarth Nevin H
Seller's Agent
Ryan Wiederstein
WB Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Brett Fine
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$259,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.32%
Original Mortgage
$233,100
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2013
Closed on
May 27, 2013
Sold by
Salama Magdy A and Salama Nagwa
Bought by
Sherod Mark Alan
Seller's Agent
Heather Wright
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Wiederstein
WB Realty Company
List Price
$198,000
Sold Price
$192,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-2.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.85%
Original Mortgage
$198,852
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $394,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $394,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $259,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $192,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $382,180 New Conventional
Closed $382,180 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $251,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $251,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $233,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $198,852 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $394,000 +2.6% $245 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $384,000 -2.5% $239 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $394,000 -1.3% $245 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $399,000 +42.6% $248 / Sq Ft
12/17/2019 12/17/19 Sold $279,900 0.0% $174 / Sq Ft
12/17/2019 12/17/19 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2019 10/16/19 For Sale $279,900 +8.1% $174 / Sq Ft
07/26/2016 07/26/16 Sold $259,000 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
07/26/2016 07/26/16 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2016 05/31/16 For Sale $259,000 +34.5% $161 / Sq Ft
05/28/2013 05/28/13 Sold $192,500 -2.8% $120 / Sq Ft
04/28/2013 04/28/13 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2013 03/13/13 For Sale $198,000 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,898 $319,500 $63,500 $256,000
2023 $4,936 $319,500 $63,500 $256,000
2022 $4,876 $264,500 $54,600 $209,900
2021 $4,792 $264,500 $54,600 $209,900
2020 $4,714 $247,500 $51,100 $196,400
2019 $4,382 $247,500 $51,100 $196,400
2018 $4,388 $222,400 $45,400 $177,000
2017 $3,350 $222,400 $45,400 $177,000
2016 $3,278 $158,500 $40,400 $118,100
2015 $3,278 $158,500 $40,400 $118,100
2014 $2,544 $121,600 $34,900 $86,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 717154

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-02826562004